PAT FENLON reckons Leigh Griffiths could be a top-flight star in England if he keeps his head screwed on.

HIBS boss Pat Fenlon reckons striker Leigh Griffiths proved he could cut it in the Premiership with his stand-out display in the 1-1 derby draw with Hearts.

On-loan Wolves star Griffiths netted Hibs’ equaliser in the first half, hit the post and could have scored a winner had he shown greater composure after superbly turning Andy Webster to set up a second-half chance.

The
21-year-old’s loan spell with his boyhood heroes last season was soured
by a hat-trick of gestures to supporters that earned him suspensions.

But a report of a training-ground bust-up with gaffer Fenlon in March was quickly rubbished by the club.

Having been told he was not wanted at
Wolves for the start of the season, the Scotland Under-21 cap returned to Easter Road and will be hoping Sunday’s strike is only the start of a
fruitful stay in the capital.

And Fenlon reckons Griffiths, will carve out a successful career if he can prove he has learned from his mistakes.

The Easter Road boss said: “Leigh’s a good player, he knows he has just got to concentrate on playing his football.

“He can play at a much higher level if he puts his mind to it, he’s an immense talent.”

Fenlon also hopes midfielder David Wotherspoon can flourish this season after an impressive display against Hearts.

The boss said: “That was David’s best game since I’ve been here and he’s got to take belief from that. He’s got all the ability in the world.”